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Advertising​/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Professor

Job in Fresno, Fresno County, California, 93650, USA
Listing for: New River Community College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Professor

Job No: 553400
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Central California:
Fresno
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Communications/Journalism

The College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism at California State University, Fresno invite applications for an Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in advertising and public relations OR broadcast and digital journalism, advise students, conduct scholarly research and creative works, and participate in service-related activities.

Responsibilities
  • Teach 12 WTUs per semester.
  • Receive a course release each semester for the first two years and may apply for assigned time course reductions to support scholarly/creative work.
  • Conduct independent research/creative activities.
  • Serve on department, college, and university committees.
  • Engage in community service and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events.
Qualifications
  • Required

    Education:

    Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising or a closely related discipline OR
    M.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising or a closely related discipline, AND five years of professional experience in a related field.
  • Required Experience:

    Professional experience in the field of advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism.
    Demonstrated excellence in teaching advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism at the university level.
    Evidence of active scholarship, creative and/or professional activities.
    Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
    Minimum of one year of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship will be considered.
  • Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising or a closely related discipline, may be considered; however, for an appointment, the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.
    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising or a closely related discipline.
  • A demonstrated teaching and/or research background in artificial intelligence, digital communication, statistics, and/or data analytics OR a demonstrated teaching or professional background in data journalism, sports journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting and/or broadcast and digital news production.
  • Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (agriculture, healthcare, government, education, nonprofit, etc.) OR specialization in a specific Journalism discipline (agriculture, healthcare, investigative, multimedia, sports, etc.).
  • Evidence of or demonstrated potential for an active research agenda and publication in the field of Advertising/Public Relations OR evidence of demonstrated potential for an active creative works or research agenda in the field of broadcast and/or digital journalism.
    • Application Procedures
  • Submit all application materials by February 25, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2026.

    Note:

    All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
  • Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
    • Attachments
  • Letter of interest or cover letter addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, interests in teaching Fresno State students, and description of research/creative activities.
  • Current curriculum vitae.

    List of four professional/academic references with contact information.
  • A representative example of your scholarship/creative/professional work through an online link.
  • Samples of student work through an online link.
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